Today I woke up and, for the first time in ten years, was not a homeowner. We managed to successfully sell our home quickly while living in it with two kids and a dog.

Let me tell you, it was quite the feat to keep our home magazine-worthy and show-ready 24/7.

So for those of you thinking of doing the same – selling your home while living in it – have I got some fabulous tips for you. Read on for guaranteed home-selling success! {Maintaining your sanity, however, is unfortunately not guaranteed.}

Every week I do a Monday Mom Confession because while we all want the very best for our children, it’s impossible to do everything right all the time. Admitting that is freeing – and it’s also encouraging to other moms in the midst of intense seasons. I’d love for you to join me – share a link to your own confession post in the comments, or just make your confession here! Let’s throw off the weight of perfection and get real around here!

Last week was “screen-free week” through Conlan’s school. The class that has the most participants wins a pizza party.

Every week I do a Monday Mom Confession because while we all want the very best for our children, it’s impossible to do everything right all the time. Admitting that is freeing – and it’s also encouraging to other moms in the midst of intense seasons. I’d love for you to join me – share a link to your own confession post in the comments, or just make your confession here! Let’s throw off the weight of perfection and get real around here!

You may or may not know that I cut back my work hours a few months ago. Instead of working full-time, I now work 3 days per week.

Every week I do a Monday Mom Confession because while we all want the very best for our children, it’s impossible to do everything right all the time. Admitting that is freeing – and it’s also encouraging to other moms in the midst of intense seasons. I’d love for you to join me – share a link to your own confession post in the comments, or just make your confession here! Let’s throw off the weight of perfection and get real around here!

You’re totally not supposed to do it. I know that. But I do it anyway.

Every week I do a Monday Mom Confession because while we all want the very best for our children, it’s impossible to do everything right all the time. Admitting that is freeing – and it’s also encouraging to other moms in the midst of intense seasons. I’d love for you to join me – share a link to your own confession post in the comments, or just make your confession here! Let’s throw off the weight of perfection and get real around here!